48 monthsProgramme duration
25,641 USDTuition Fee/year
15 May, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Aims & Learning Outcomes
The aims of the LSGI Scheme are based on the philosophy that our graduates must be able to cope with the rapidly changing market conditions in Hong Kong, mainland China, and the region, and with the demands of their future professions in land surveying, geo-information technology, utility management and surveying, as well as urban informatics and smart cities. The Department maintains close links with professional bodies and invites industry experts to give guest lectures to students whenever appropriate.
Programme Characteristics
Applicants to the LSGI Scheme can choose between the following two programmes:
BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
This programme equips students with skills in land surveying/geomatics, geo-information technology and utility surveying/management, enabling graduates to work competently and confidently as geographic information systems professionals in disciplines such as transport and logistics, and environmental, socio-economic, commercial and construction surveying, or as utility professionals in a discipline related to the surveying, condition diagnosis, maintenance and management of underground facilities.
BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
This programme enables students to address the various challenges of global cities related to the rapid process of urbanisation. The main objective of this programme is to educate students on the principles and theories of urban science and to equip them with practical skills in urban analytics so that they can leverage emerging urban big data technologies and values to better understand and serve smart cities.
Upon completion of the programmes, students will be able to
- apply appropriate mathematical and computing skills to solve problems and analyse data;
- comprehend and apply geomatics and smart cities concepts and theories;
- understand geomatics and smart cities technologies and apply them appropriately;
- integrate various geomatics and smart cities technologies to solve problems in a professional, timely and cost-effective manner;
- carry out and manage geomatics and smart cities projects;
- work with and supervise others in accordance with, and abiding by, society’s legal, ethical, and professional standards; and
- respond to advancements in geomatics and related technologies as part of their continuous lifelong learning.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Aims & Learning Outcomes
The aims of the LSGI Scheme are based on the philosophy that our graduates must be able to cope with the rapidly changing market conditions in Hong Kong, mainland China, and the region, and with the demands of their future professions in land surveying, geo-information technology, utility management and surveying, as well as urban informatics and smart cities. The Department maintains close links with professional bodies and invites industry experts to give guest lectures to students whenever appropriate.
Programme Characteristics
Applicants to the LSGI Scheme can choose between the following two programmes:
BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
This programme equips students with skills in land surveying/geomatics, geo-information technology and utility surveying/management, enabling graduates to work competently and confidently as geographic information systems professionals in disciplines such as transport and logistics, and environmental, socio-economic, commercial and construction surveying, or as utility professionals in a discipline related to the surveying, condition diagnosis, maintenance and management of underground facilities.
BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
This programme enables students to address the various challenges of global cities related to the rapid process of urbanisation. The main objective of this programme is to educate students on the principles and theories of urban science and to equip them with practical skills in urban analytics so that they can leverage emerging urban big data technologies and values to better understand and serve smart cities.
Upon completion of the programmes, students will be able to
- apply appropriate mathematical and computing skills to solve problems and analyse data;
- comprehend and apply geomatics and smart cities concepts and theories;
- understand geomatics and smart cities technologies and apply them appropriately;
- integrate various geomatics and smart cities technologies to solve problems in a professional, timely and cost-effective manner;
- carry out and manage geomatics and smart cities projects;
- work with and supervise others in accordance with, and abiding by, society’s legal, ethical, and professional standards; and
- respond to advancements in geomatics and related technologies as part of their continuous lifelong learning.
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